Cambridge United vs Reading: match statistics
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Cambridge United vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United plays Reading in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Abbey Stadium.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Reading has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.60. Reading scores 2.75 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 3.17 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Cambridge United's games and 50% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 75%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.32 per game. Cambridge United takes 10.6 shots per game, while Reading takes 17.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 75% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 3.17 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cambridge United | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.52 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Reading is 9% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.75 pts / game - Reading
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reading is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Cambridge United · 2.75 goals / game - Reading
Reading is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.25 goals / game - Reading
Cambridge United scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Reading scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cambridge United
Over / Under - Reading
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reading is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Cambridge United · 2.5 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cambridge United
Reading
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Cambridge United | Liga | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 3.17 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 66% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 61% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 20% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Cambridge United and Reading play?
Cambridge United face Reading on September 12, 2026 in EFL League One at Abbey Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cambridge United vs Reading?
Cambridge United score 1.80 goals per game on average and Reading 2.75. The EFL League One average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Cambridge United's matches and 50% of Reading's.
What form are Cambridge United and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Reading 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Reading?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.